Core Insights - The "Taklamakan Desert Locking Project" aims to combat desertification through innovative engineering and ecological methods, culminating in a 3046 km "green collar" around the desert by November 28, 2024 [2][3] - The project integrates engineering, biological, and photovoltaic techniques to create a comprehensive sand prevention and control technology model [3] - Experts emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and technological innovation to ensure the sustainability and stability of the locking project [2][3] Group 1 - The Taklamakan Desert is the largest shifting sand desert in China, posing significant threats to surrounding oases and infrastructure due to frequent sandstorms [2] - A high-level academic salon was held in Hotan, Xinjiang, where nearly a hundred experts discussed scientific governance, technological breakthroughs, and innovative models for high-quality sand prevention and control [2] - Key topics included "Smart Diagnosis of Wind and Sand and Intelligent Decision-Making for Sand Control," "Utilization of Saline Water in Desert Areas," and "Ecological Photovoltaics for High-Quality Sand Control" [2] Group 2 - The project requires the development and application of new materials, technologies, and models to further consolidate the locking results [3] - The prevention and control of desertification is characterized by a comprehensive, long-term, and holistic approach, necessitating new ideas and pathways for integrating sand control with industries like photovoltaics and tourism [3] - During the event, two roundtable forums were held on "Desert Edge Effects and Locking Projects" and "New Materials and Technologies for Sand Prevention and Control," along with field visits to research stations and construction sites [3]